The Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) early education programs first began in 1996, as preschool teachers and childcare providers recognized that many at-risk children were struggling with social-emotional issues. In support of this need, CES was unique in offering Early Childhood consultants and coaches to those involved in early childhood education. Dr. Joan E. Schuman, then Executive Director, says of that time: “No other Massachusetts Collaborative was doing anything in early childhood..We developed a phenomenal staff, many of whom had not only early childhood...
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Sep
2016
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New Union 38 leader ready for first school year
WHATELY, MA — School Union 38 is set to start the 2016-2017 school year Wednesday with a few notable changes, including a new superintendent . Lynn M. Carey was appointed to the position in March by the Union 38 and Frontier Regional School Committees. “I have...
Aug
2016
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Collaborative for Educational Services announces the launch this fall of the Massachusetts Licensure Academy for K-12 Educators of Students with Moderate Disabilities
The Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) in Northampton, MA has announced the launch this fall of the Massachusetts Licensure Academy. The Academy's mission, in partnership with and funded by the MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE),...
Aug
2016
24
3 Western Massachusetts teachers win White House award for excellence in science, math teaching
Two elementary school teachers in Williamsburg and a high school science teacher from Springfield were among some 200 teachers nationwide selected as recipients of the 2016 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, the White House...
Aug
2016
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Mohawk gets planning grant for agricultural program
BUCKLAND, MA — Students at the Mohawk Trail Regional School interested in a career in agriculture may soon be able to get their start while still in high school. School officials are planning to create a career path for secondary students to study sustainable...
Aug
2016
10
CES Profile – Paying it Forward
Jimmy Pereira, a former Department of Youth Services (DYS) student, graduated from college with a clear goal of becoming an urban planner in his hometown. This past year, he landed the job of his dreams as a Community/Transportation Planner at Old Colony Planning...
Aug
2016
10
Collaborative for Educational Services receives Teaching with Primary Sources grant from Library of Congress
NORTHAMPTON, MA - The Library of Congress has announced that the highly successful program run by the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES), Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS), has been awarded a $201,000 grant, renewable for three years. “Every student...
Aug
2016
10
Mohawk supt. seeks ‘rural school aid’
BUCKLAND, MA — Saying that 50 school districts and about 100 rural towns “will soon face the equivalent of bankruptcy,” Mohawk Trail Regional School Superintendent Michael Buoniconti has drafted a proposal to establish rural school aid as part of the state’s...
Aug
2016
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Jennifer Albert Perry is new PVRS assistant principal
NORTHFIELD, MA — As of Monday, Jennifer Albert Perry started work in her new position as the Pioneer Valley Regional School’s assistant principal. Albert Perry, 36, of Florence, is replacing former assistant principal Mike Duprey, who announced his resignation in...
Aug
2016
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Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) welcomes two new specialists to professional development roles
CES is committed to meeting and exceeding the needs of its member districts in its products and services. As a part of that charge, effective on July 1, 2016, the agency has brought on board Laurel Peltier and Sharon Jones, two new Curriculum and Instruction...
Jul
2016
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Amherst educator hired to co-lead Mohawk
BUCKLAND, MA — Former Amherst Regional Middle School principal Marisa Mendonsa of Florence has been hired for the newly created co-principal position at the Mohawk Trail Regional School. Mendonsa will begin her new role on Aug. 1, according to Mohawk Trail Regional...
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